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Category: Tax Tips and Tricks

Taxes are confusing and cause many taxpayers stress come tax season but PriorTax is here to help. Learn the tax tips and tricks to get you through the preparation process. You could be missing out on more money from the IRS which is why we want to help. We’ll let you know about hidden deductions and rare credits to report on your tax return to maximize your refund. Don’t hesitate to leave a comment on our blog if you have a question about your tax situation. Also, check back here for new tips and tricks throughout the tax season because our team is on the lookout!

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Reporting Tax Evasion

Reporting Tax Evasion

Reporting tax evasion not makes sure they everyone is treated fairly and the government is properly funded, but could earn you a reward too We know, the economy is rough. But that’s no excuse to skimp when it comes to paying taxes. Much as we all hate forking over money to Uncle Sam, it’s ultimately […]

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How Do I Check My Federal Tax Return Status?

How Do I Check My Federal Tax Return Status?

You’ve got the questions. We’ve got the answers. The best way to check your return’s status is to use the Where’s My Refund tool on the IRS website. Don’t call the IRS unless Where’s My Refund tells you to. Calling the IRS unnecessarily will just bog them down and make things slower for everyone, including […]

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Do I Have to File a New Jersey Nonresident Tax Return?

Do I Have to File a New Jersey Nonresident Tax Return?

Find out if you qualify as a New Jersey nonresident and when you have to file a return. State taxes are one of the most complicated aspects of filing taxes – especially if you have to file more than one. Generally you have to file a resident return in the state where you live and […]

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Past Year Tax Filing: Key Facts

Past Year Tax Filing: Key Facts

To start with, here’s what you must know about a possible refund. First, if your return qualifies for a refund there is no penalty for filing late. Second, if you do get a refund, remember that any amount gained will be held by the IRS if you omitted to file either of your 2022 or […]

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How To: File Past Tax Returns (And Save Money!)

How To: File Past Tax Returns (And Save Money!)

In their lifetimes, many Americans will find themselves in this situation: receiving a letter from the IRS telling them they owe past tax. The truth is, we all forget things, including tax deadlines. Or, we’re not aware we qualify to file for taxes. Whatever the reason, it’s important to know how to file past tax […]

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How to File Past Tax Returns (And Cancel What You Owed Last Year!)

How to File Past Tax Returns (And Cancel What You Owed Last Year!)

Knowing how to file past tax returns is a skill that can help you in a lot of ways. It keeps you from falling further into debt. It helps you keep track of your financial history. It can save you money or bills. It can make filing this years return go a lot faster. But […]

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Active Service Military Tax Exemption

Active Service Military Tax Exemption

Some military income is excluded from taxes, but the rest you must include in gross income You don’t get to exclude all of your income from tax just for being active duty in the military. However, the IRS does allow you to exclude certain types of military income from gross income, which means you don’t […]

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Past Year Tax Filing For Dummies

Past Year Tax Filing For Dummies

Now that the past year is winding down, and with next year’s tax season just ahead, there’s no better time to think about catching up on your past year tax filings.There is no good time to have tax troubles, but this year and next year could be particularly bad times. In the past, many economic […]

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File Your Past Year Taxes–And Get Money Back!

File Your Past Year Taxes–And Get Money Back!

Most people who file past taxes get a refund, and even if you don’t, you can minimize your debt by filing A lot of people who owe back taxes see themselves as caught in a terrible catch-22: they think they owe lots of money, but they have no money to pay back their debt. For […]

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Hawaii State Tax Refund Status

Hawaii State Tax Refund Status

Aloha! Let’s check that Hawaii refund status, shall we? Hawaii may seem far off from the rest of the U.S. with it’s amazing weather and coconut trees. Don’t worry, though. The IRS could never forget a state with the second highest tax rates in the country (shout out to NY in #1!). Whether you’re expecting […]

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